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Il. LOWBNsrEIN q BROS
Grand Fall Opening
takes place today.
shasIes Cash Dead.

Mr.. Charles q. Cash, who was thoi
q, Dsyali's Buff on the 2s.h Of Sep
TENDER by a man named Richardson,
died yesterday morning q, that place
at O'clock. His remains will b.
brought here 10 be buried by the side
Of bis father, =. NJ. Cash. This young
man WIS married very happily about
eight m nths ago, and was shot down
10 cod blood 40 tbs result Of irivo'
ious quarrel. The. murderer is still
At la'g-. Cover or Hushes has Of.
fred reward Of 500 for Richardson,
and this sum may be increased, now
that the victim ie dead.
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syrup of Figs.

Manufactured oDly by the California
Fig Syrup Company, San + ancitco,
Gal, Is ma ure's own true lsxa,ive. IL
h the IN 81 essily taken and the mos,
pleasantly effective remedy known 10
cleanse the system when bilious or
cos,iye, to dispel headaches, code and
levers, TO cure hsbitual constipation,
indigestion, eic. FIR sale In 80 cen,
and 81 bottles by II. J. Hester, and
all leading druggists. VsnVleet &
Co., q. W. J1ns. < o., w. N. Wilker.
500 4 90, " ,ni a I'd & 90. have been
appointed wholesale agents at Mem
phis.
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Trustee's sale.

NHHRREAS, on the 10Th day % Feptem-
w Der, 1870, u A. nollenbsrg cOnyoyed
~ dest, registered IN Book lul, on page 6SS,
Tennessee, TO Dr.. Ffani Rice, trustee, TIE
70 i estate hefeinAfter described, 10 secure q
certain iodsbts dnest . therein mestioneds
and where by decree Of the Chanoery
Court Of shslby eeun, y, tennessee, ettefod
the case Of u. A. Hallenbsrg against y.
Rfabsiola ~ d oth,fi, in Minute Book IS.
on pes, az, o. the sth DAY Of June, iss !, u
vas acjudged that the Anouat Of said Itdsbt-
ednes then unpaid We t2.boo, for which
said u. A. llollsnb ~ gave hs uromisoty
no e. d,,ed Say I. 1859, sno whereas, N.
Court, sni hu tueeotsofs In office, were ~
poin ed trustees 10 the place ana stead
OF Taid Dr. fra1k Rice aud whereas. " res
therein dtcfe,d that in the event the 'aid
rotss ma by B; A. Hsllshbsis ,hould not
be paid " maturity, The faid pvstse % az.
poit tod . ouli proceed 20 sell tho said real
q tate upon the terms and COT ditions pro
yidod Ia tho dooa of Hell, nberR g. Kice,
trustee. Now, thsrefr /, fsmus I SIC.
Do.sll, e.,Ik and mater q the Chancsry
I ,,uee, - 20 aid NJ. siass. eisrE and
mast ~ BY virtue Il the power. 90 vest q 10
ins, a. aiJfe.aid hAyibs quslihsd b. taking
ouh And giving bond a. uqaited ~ Law.
aGd bsins requested ~ the hold ~ o. some
offs I'd 0ie' 20 10 a., hereby sve no ICE
that on "a Iurday. November \. ISL. at "
o'clock 10. In iron Of the Cour'- ou,s, In
h.lby UNITY, 1enneuoe, will proceed 20
cell 'of cssh the foll6sbE dsfer bed cal
q tate, situate and beipEib tbs T-Kins 10 ..
tfict ot shelby county formerly the oiy &
M,nt hiil. IN the courty ~ shelley, ~tats %
tsnbsisee, bounded ana ossotibsd A. 10 {.
itwFi beEinnlnEA the inionsci n ofue
) 9th = dse MAJ gon stfeet with the east
sids VI The fret alley vest of Third street.
runnihs thu noe soulh with the sast side Of
al ~ ~ one hupdrod aud TO- ~. oiEht nd
nne.talf fs.t 10 ths nO-th fido o. the Get
= Icy south 81 Maids street. thence cas-,
With ihs north Size oi aid last ment cd
alley twontJ -four and three fopfihs 4 et 70 a
Ha ., sbcs n.rth parallel 9Th the sal
6f,t nesti9isd alley one buudr,d snf
| fry.,isht ~ d one taif let 10 the south
| eide ( adifOa ftiset, thence west with the
i south side Of hsdifV1 street twsntt -iUug
a 4 three.f urths feet 10 the beginnins
| D lot. on which 10 four siory bri'k bald
| iBg,
| ,hsi. sell aud convey a. trustees on'y.
4. /. M'D0 FBLLL,
| Cts,k ard Master Of the Ch.ncsfy Court Of
Shelby siniJ, Tennessee, Itustss
yemPhis, October 4, isT.
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Judge DoBose yesterday In.
s,ruc ID the Riand jury to lcok into
be- tfh oi Westminster Ksllaher
AID i.ves issto II thoroughly. He
Ian called sti.n'ion 10 the clause H.
his chsrg GA the 'uaiy CONT. The
ip.omsn a-k. d ,hs jndgs n there vas
10 way /, force Witnesses 10 les iiy
pos uy-'y a. 10 violations Of the sun.
do w ihs court replied that u
sas imp,s ibe prevent m n from
pyfjuiibR I emse w..
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Birmingham Dswnsd Again.


NEW ORLEANS, La, o It. Affirming
ham started of witn q rush today,
making three runs In the nst tTo
inning. Barks made q home run
into the right field seats With q man
on bssa New Orleans brac,d
up alter that and Birmipg.
ham did not see the plate
again. The locals then batted
Weber hard aud ran bases with
Judgment and daring, and piled mp
the ruus In quick succession. Bass
stealing was made easier by Stallins's
inaccurate throwing. Esing kept the
hits of him scattered. aud DO b re-
ceiyed foe support. Fuller's work at
short stop for New o leans 10 worthy
OF special men,ioa. O1ly about 400
people were pr-sebt.
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u. l0aENstflN A BROS
Grsnd Fall o ening
t,h,s plsce today.

A = CEockArr, an ent'Tprplns
Vma .ri i.t evening Tor u
|. NJ. o. o-im "a bis bride Ma
4 os VI =. daughter tfR q Nj
~. Tn " y r. u'n 10 the cii, 90
80 ~ e ocs q ~ trim today The
sppy oruplr viii res'de st No $50
u ION riT.f'
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OFFICIAL scoRE.
scoHK ny ISSISasi

Summary 40 haze his-McAlrer
Psliz. Total base Charleston 9
Memphis 7. Lsft on bsses-Chules
ton Z, Memphis 3. Struck out
/. BY Huugler 4, by b ack 3 First base
on balls-Charles'o 3. Batter hit
BIZ B ack /. Passed bsl!s-Childs ],
Baker /. Time Il ganI-rso hours.
Umpirt
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TIME sTOCKu DLDEAS u tho wasonlc
Tonpis are hsreby notified tsat The an
nuai election tor PRECEDENT nd q . u rect
q, w Be =. h.l $1,000 70 .ss o s,s s pls
,.asn Toe hour " aud O'Clock. III
a,Jst, Up. HADDkN, Pfestdsnt.
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OFFICIAL soosE.
scouE NJ iSStS0si

Summsiy -Eda.d ruis-Nvw o.
leans 8, Birming ,sn rE0 bs.e
hr-O.mpAu, Muvsy. Hom. iun-
Burki First base on balls New Or
l,ans 2. Is rminsham 2. suucs ut
B. Esing 8, by We er 4 Pa,-ed
balh-vsnsna /, s'sllius,2 Wild
piehs -wsDsT 2. Esin.. Duo.
D avs = Hayes, Hilluiy sDd snrrs.
Time Of g.ms-TSo hours. Umpire
.-Iony Suck
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Races NJ the La'asis track fsster-
dsI.
CrsciSsArr o. o. A-rbs third
dsvML,t,piA hia Hns weather and q
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REWARD.

4, = REwABD-win bo giver for one wa
UC ter spaniel slot puppy, our months
old, liyer. coiored. white in breast, curl on
eud OF tail. J A FORREST,
800 Iln'-n at, Msmph Tenn.
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sTRAyED OR sTOLtN.

NIuLEs-Oue gray horse mule, . year.
vi old, Ii hands hish, cut undsr left
shoulder, one dark gray mare mule, years
old, il5k han ls high A liberal reward for
return 10 N. N. MIICllkL, care
BOWDRE BROS,
"a Madison 81.
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DfANOs-Tusnty sogt secondhand
Il risht and square rl-aos must be seidt
cheap Tor cash some ri thsm sgod nhsv.
'"s-' X WI1ZMaNN a GO.
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For s,Lf OR RtNr.

IIOUsB-Two story frame house, Troon.,
In excellent condition Largo yard, stable
and carriage hou q. trui etc On He'd car
libe. H. suire ~ second street. ,
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yxyE WILL MAXI 1T 20 THE INTEn-
w est Of ,Vsry possible purchaser OF build
log sites to write us, ~ call, N.uns a. near
A. pfaci zeal sits, tsfns O. 4 local " OF lot de-
str.d. value o. coutemIlata1 impfovsmenut
40. IL makes no dih feuce hos you want "
or shsfe We eau suit bOa. nellsft please
VI" bfRhffOE, TiiOaAsA ROGERS,
a Madison street.
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OOM-Nics ifont room. 20 lth.rn sipoi'
n ufo, fafnishtd Or uniufhi,hsd.
Auplya ~ ~ NAhcetts
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fUR hENy.

DRICK srABLE-wI,h room for 70 10
ID mi lss and iivi, 8 rooms I'll, We. AlplyN
no. 8 lluMAk1. k1M.
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DOOM-stlspsid hont rom, With OF .llh
IL rgt boari, a. ~ ~ liberty ~.
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C,TURR HOUSING. . pssle street ne'r
No y Madison street.
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4 OT-vslusbs cotpsr. having front on
IL three strssl With street cars al door.
business. viii also sell the basinsss, Ia
GLIDING stock and hntufes, AZ he deslfes 10
make Othof businsts arfanssments. VIII DO
~ Ii CULLEN, 4 Madison street
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Cy0K-.A man or woman cook.
" Apply az 40 Main 81.

4 lOOK-a woman 10 90 NO miles In the
" o0attfy 20 eOok for a SMALL family.
Apply At No. 10 Mulberry q
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4 lOOK-lNut class cook. white -omAn or
" 90 orsd man. Apply At Room No. ]. Cot
ton EEchanse.
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OLD GOLD AMI, sILysk-ca.h or ,r-
w aaln susst.
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nRUa sTOER-A arst elA. retail drus
one Of toe eldest sisnds 10 Msmphisl art
tias. pfesoription tradei sood iesops Tor
sebipg. address SALhh, this once.
IN-Ono nearly new Nilburn bullsr %
VI saw gin for ti0o.
hres,'. VI aIdins Co., IS Vance ST.
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I AND-FiVs acres. rear citv limits, vsty
- low Also large lot on railroad, suitable
for mAruiactgry OF VAR. hOSss,
IKE a. CdAsE, No ZisS Front st
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DEsIRABLE BsiDE scE-on RaJburn
~ Avsg lot isO cot ifont, ~ feet doept
beautiful eotta.p - rooms, hot and cold
ga or, AID ever deslfasis modern conysni-
sncsI sefyants' houses, store mouse, stables,
carriage house. sto., all IN n'st class eondi-
ton treat var city OF iruit. including
ahoiee gfapea, peaches. ap les and pears
One of th' most lovely boasss IN the city
Price loe, terms Satisfactory.
n A ul.ACk A a. a. Madlf0u.
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DkSiDEN E-M Mlsliis,ppl venue
~ fgoms, esllst, stable outhouisi' DO
D' Z. Bl6siis. 9s Main st.
LILO RB-Tv elegant, footnJ heon ov"
N 40 Main. Ap.aI 20 star bsTs son',
4 ,HvlCE OfflCKs--On sscgyd story, ~
" Main stfest. Appiy A. ~ Union stfss'
10sEPH LtkOW.
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DBICR tOUsB-A two slorJ bhcs house
ID vita pfOomt an With Al COW, nienoet
Apply /, Dr, "A, p0l T., No Nalbstty,t
L,UkNisuED LOOas-N ~ sHa 81
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o' Shelly by .'siS. founs,.ss. ifS,iss 0''' VI
yemRhis, October 4, isI.
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HOCERY- Doe, fair bgsins.. ooingiat
cheap. Adiis. A. D. O., care Az, s.l Oh 81
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1887-11-04
BOYCOTTING DAKOTA.
Interview With General Harrison OF
Indiana Concerning DakOta's
Chances of Admission.

The Opinion Expressed that the Demo-
cratic congressman Don't Propose to
Take Chances-The Prospect for the
Passage of an Enabling Act Pro-
or Ruin" Policy.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-General Harri-
son of Indiana, chairman of the commit
tee on territories in the last senate, is here
He was asked to-day what he thought to
be the prospect for the admission of Oa-
kota during the coming session of con-
gress. He replied: II don't think there is
any prospect for the admission of terrific
ries before the presidential election. Mon
tana has think population sufficient to
warrant her admission and there can be
no doubt of the right of the people of
washington territory to ask to be ad-
mitted, but the democrats in the house are
determined to control the government at
any cost and they will not consent to the
admission of any new territory which
might by any possibility cast an electoral
vote for the republican ticket" "Do you
not think that if enabling acts were
sion after the presidential election that
there might be chance for favorable ac-
ton % 1T is barely possible. Still think
that there is little hope for even that.
Previous to the election of 1884 I prepared
bill for the admission of Dakota with the
proviso that the constitutional convention
should not be held until after the elections
OF that year. 1 hoped that this provision
would serve to set at rest the opposition
which might be raised to Immediate admis-
sion. But the hope was in vain. The dem
ocrats would not consent to the admission
on any terms"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1887-11-04
THE NEW "ORGAN."
The New York Graphic to Discourse
Sweet Democratic Music.

AAo NO" AoTA OTapnlc 10 DISCOURSE
Sweet Democratic Music.
New YORK, Nov. 9.-Negotiations for
the sale OF the New York Graphic have
been concluded and syndicate of wealthy
capitalists in New York and Philadelphia
have finally secured control of the paper.
This ARRANGEMENT will keep the Graphic
au independent democratic journal and a
friend of national and state administra-
tion. Thus the prominent republicans
who were negotiating for it failed to get
control and the paper is to be strength
ened and remain in the democratic fold.
Major Hinkley, the former proprietor, re-
tains minority share of the stock and
does not 90 out of interest in the Graphic,
as he would have done had Mr.. Platt and
his friends bought it. Mr.. Edward Fl. Goff,
president of the American Electric Manu-,
featuring company, has been selected as
the president of the new organization and
Mr.. E. G. Brown will be the general man
ager. Col Frank A. Burr of the Philadel-
phla Times will be the editor. 1t is under
stood that the price paid was on the basis
of S250,O00.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1887-11-04

burned and beyond all hope of recovery.
Nellie lies in terrible condition, but may
recover. Charles N. Devoe and wife and
Mrs. Agnes Berzely are dead Miss Hattie
Bryant is badly bruised. The mangled
and bruised forms of eight persons lie in
the morgue awaiting burial.
THE SCENE is HORRIBLE.
There is not one but that is bruised and
black from contusions and their bodies
twisted into agonizing shapes. Death
came In nearly every form. Life was either
crushed out burned, shocked by the ex-
plosion or smothered. Some never awoke
and others lived in hope of being rescued
by the men whose shouts they heard above
them. Two other forms lie in the hospital
lingering between life and death. One,
I'VE had been asleep, Mamie and 1, in the
front room, directly over the store. Mother
and father were in the next room with nv
little sister and my brothers were in the
room beyond. The crash awoke me, then
the roof fell on me. l was lying on my
rlgnt SIDE. Mamie was behind me-, nearer
mothers room. When the roof fell the
tlmbers fell upon me and held me so l could
not get out of bed. The plaster fell on nv
face and got into my eyes and in my mouth
COULD NOT SEE NOR SCREAM
My arms were held down by piece of
wood which lay on Mamie too. Another
big piece lay upon my foot so could not
move. The house must have taken fire
few minutes after the explosion. The fire.
men were long time coming and the fire
got into the ruins about us. Mamie was
burning, l knew, and the fire was getting
very hot about me. could feel the fire
getting nearer. thought then was 60
ing to die. Then they began to pour water
on the fire. The water was pouring around
us for long time and we were IN danger
OF being drowned. The water made me
feel better Though it ran into my mouth,
1t made my eyes feel good. Men ran in to
take us out. l could not see them, but
heard them tramping over the broken
wood. They took Mamie out first She
was the worst hurt The piece of timber
that lay on my arm and shoulder held her
down. TIE firemen had to chop it away
and that hurt me. l thought would be
crushed every time the axe struck the
wood: When they hsd taken Mamie out
they took me-"
EXPLOSION IN A MINE.
Tower, MINI, Nov by the prema-
ture explosion of blast at the Tower mine
to-day William Ham and John Reardon,
miners, were killed and four others in
jured,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1887-11-04
Il LINCOLN BOOM,
Lincoln Clubs Being Organized by Anti
Blaine Politicians,

A1ncoAh CluDs ASelhS organized ny ANU
Blaine Politicians.
CHICAGO, Nov. AT least once a month
during the past year Hon. Robert T. Lin
coin has declared either IN private CONVEX
sation with friends or to representatives of
the press that he is not and will not be
candidate for any office within the gift of
the people. 1t is evident that his friends
are not willing to take him at his word,
and as a matter of fact there is we'll or
ganized movement here in which a number
Of ant-Blaine politicians are interested for
the purpose of organizing the Lincoln
forces preparatory to the coming presi-
dental campaign. So much quiet and ef-
fective work has already been done that
Lincoln clubs are beginning to make their
appearance in different parts of the state
and before Christmas they will be num-
bered by hundreds.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1887-11-04
JENNIE LIND DEAD.

The Famous Swedish Singer Passes Away
at the Age of &C.
LONDON, Nov. Jennie Lind MADAME
GOldschmidt), the celebrated Swedish
singer, is dead. She was 66 years of age.
She had been seriously ill for some weeks.
She retired from the stage after her mar
riage in America in 1852, but reappeared at
various concerts in aid of charities. She
has not appeared in public since 1866.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1887-11-04
THE "BLOODY SHIRT"

Common Sense Remarks on the Garment
by John Sherman.
CLEVELAND, O., Nov. 3.-Senator John
Sherman addressed the republicans of
Youngstown tonight. Among other
things ne said: "Three months ago there
was no disposition on the part of the re-
publicans to revive the war issues and stir
up animosity between the north and the
south. The recent celebration in the south
and glorification of Jeff Davis, with the
speech made by Jackson at Macon. Ca,
have compelled the republicans to face the
issues that with their consent would never
again have been brought to the surface.
The bringing of General Gordon into the
Ohio canvass was a bad political move"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1887-11-04

The Young Mems Christian association
of Dakota and Minnesota met at Faribault,
Minn., October 9th, 28th, 29th and 3Oth.
This was their fourteenth annual session.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1887-11-04
Suicide.

DoLAND, OAK, Nov. 3.-Richard Jones,
q farmer fatally gashed his throat to-day
because OF the threatened foreclosure of q
mortgage on his farm.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1887-11-04

WINNIPEG, Nov 3-The finances of the
Hudson Bay Railway company are in
bad way, some heavy judgments being
given against the company lately.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
THE SENTINEuS SeMI-CENTENNIaL.

The Sentinel, as well as the queen, cele-
brates semi-centennial anniversary dur
ing the present month.
The first number of The Sentinel ap-
peared on the 9th of June, 1897. 1t is,
therefore, not only THE MOST WIDELY
CIRCULATED but the OLDEST of existing
Wisconsin newspapers.
The anniversary will be observed by
the issue OF special semi-centen0ial
number on Sunday, June 26, which will
terminate the first fifty years of the exist
ence of that journal. The semi-centennial
number will be printed upon paper of
superior quality, and will contain a large
amount of matter prepared with special
reference to the anniversary The history
of The Sentinel is almost eoincident with
that of Wisconsin. The first settlement
here, except the log cabin of an Indian
trader, was only two years earlier in date.
There still remain with US a considerable
number of the pioneers of fifty years ago,
many of them yet in active life, healthy
and vigorous. They were hardy race
of men, and have by no means dropped
out of the ranks. The Sentinel OF the
26th will contain interviews with them,
and many new and interesting details
respecting the settlement and growth of
"the fair white city," accompanied by il
Illustrations, including general view of
the city at present, cuts of buildings as
they stood fifty years ago, portraits of
prominent pioneers, etc. etc.,
There will no doubt be large demand
for copies of the semi-centennial number,
and persons Who wish tosecure them with
certainty should
ORDER THEM SEVERAL DAYS IN ADVANCE
of the day of publication. This will be
necessary from the fact that one or two
of the supplements containing engraviDgs
and maps cannot be worked upon The
Sen:inePs fast presses, and must be
printed before the day of publication.
AS the number will have very wide
circulation, the judicious advertiser will
readily see the advantages which it offers
him as a medium through which to reach
the general public
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
NO. 81.
A BID FOR PRESENTS.

Remarks OF Legislator Who Believes
That 1t Is Better to Receive Than to
Give.
In the Arkansaw Legislature Mem
Der from Sandstone Knob : 'tMr.
Speaker, hope, sir, that you will let
me have few minutes time in which
to place myself square on the record.
Yesterday evening Mr.. Buckley Brown,
from Gum Bottoms, said that / had ac-
cepted the present of new hat from
railroad superintendent, and limited, in
way inclined to sting a sensitive man,
that [ had practically sold myself. Il
should like to know if there is any
thing in our constitution that prevents
. man from accepting presents. l say
there is not, and, sir, when our consti-
tuition arises and says that / shan'ti
take every thing that is given to me-;
then will I say: Mr. Constitution, at.
tend to your own affairs Mr.. Speaker,
[ am a present taker, and as an en-
couragement to those who may contem-
plate giving me something, let me say
that my capacity for taking presents,
although well developed, has not been
overtaxed. | may also say that the
man who won't take hat and thereby
save himself the expense of buying
one, is composed of mixture of fool, !
liar and thief. I'd be afraid to meet
such man away out in the woods. L
would feel sure that he would knock
me down and rob me. [ know of an
affair in my county that strongly illus
trates the dishonesty of men who are
afraid to accept presents. A red,
bearded fellow named Watson went to;
work for old man Clark, and made
himself SO useful that Clark, who we'll
knew how to appreciate merit, vent
to him and said:
'Watson,I never had man that L
think more of than l do you
"'Much obleeged to you,' replied
Watson.
".And I have decided, Clark con-;
tinued, 'to give you my daughter, Lo-l
rena.'
"'Much obleeged to you,' said Wat
son, but [ amt acceptin' any pres,
ents.'
'Well Mr.. Speaker, that man was So
honest that he would not accept the
daughter as a present, but the next
day he ran away with Clark's wife.
Since then / have been extremely sus-
picious of men who are too high-toned
to accept presents, and to keep other
fair-minded men from suspecting me, I
have determined to refuse nothing u
ArEd71sda0 Traveller.